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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295,247.80, 442,871.70 and 278,918.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295,247.80, 442,871.70 and 278,918.20 is: 418,377.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295,247.80 : 442,871.70 = 278,918.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295,247.80/442,871.70 = 278,918.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295,247.80x = 442,871.70 × 278,918.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295,247.80x = 123,524,977,394.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,524,977,394.94/295,247.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418,377.30

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